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Reviews of The Skinny Expat

156 Main Road, 7646 Paarl, South Africa

#31 of 46 Holiday rentals in Paarl

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Review score

Based on 39 apartment reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Really great value for money and well situated.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location very central, but little noisy at night.

    Extremely well equipped with lots of unexpected little extras.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely flat spoiled by late night noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is located next to restaurants and across the street from a bar. That’s great for dinner options and not for sleep. The noise levels made it impossible to sleep until after 1am. It was impossible to get the main bedroom dark. The blinds are inefficient and let in so much light from the outside that one can see everything in the room without turning on a light. The windows cannot close properly and rattle with the slightest breeze. The flat needs blockout curtains and double glazed windows. The noise and light make sleep impossible. A dark and quiet bedroom is unfortunately a non-negotiable.

    Very clean, well-equipped property. Very friendly and efficient host. Safe off-street parking. Easy to find, with shops and restaurants within walking distance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy till very late at night.

    Nice size for 4 person family.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Very good location and modern look and feel inside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were a family of four, all adults, so was a bit cramped for space, especially when fourth bed was used (underneath third bed), should have booked the larger of the few properties in the same building. Lack of a dustbin in the kitchen-area is a bit of a hassle.

    Location, value for money, modern furniture, loved the wireless phone charging bedside table

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst we loved the apartment, the noise levels outside on the roadside, at night were not great at all.

    The apartment was absolutely lovely and fully equipped with everything you would ever need, including toiletries, washing Capsules, and even a hair straightener. It was very neat and clean, and beds were excellent. The manager Adele was also amazing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy area over the weekend, next to pubs and restaurants.

    Adel is great, was so helpful with check in and queries. Fantastic beds, good facilities with airfryer and inverter.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice unit - noisy at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is restaurants accross the road and it is very noisy till very late ant night until the early mornings.

    Very comfortable 2 bedroom Unit. We had everything to make our stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely noisy. Couldn't sleep before the restaurant across the road closed. Again, it is very noisy from early in the morning. No double glanced windows.

    Very well equipped apartment with everything you need for a night's stay. Secure parking as well.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Home from home
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Night life was a bit noisy but after 00h10 much better.

    Holiday

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb! This self-catering unit exceeded all our expectations!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. All our needs were attended to!

    The location is superb! Excellent restaurants within short walking distance. The unit was clean and tidy. Unexpected extras such as all cleaning materials in the kitchen and sanitary products in the bathroom, were available. These essential finer touches to a traveler's needs exceed all expectations! Safe parking. The security is good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Seems to be a new restaurant / pub etc nearby that was quiet noisy into the early hours. Dunno but assume & hope its not a norm going forward.

    Very comfortable & well equipped. Perfect for family of couple plus 2 pre teen kids. Inverter was a big plus especially during higher stages of loadshedding.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi a bit of a problem

    The loaction and setup was nice as well as friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot of noise coming from Bossas until 2 in the morning, hardly slept, To much light in flat at night, not dark enough for comfortable sleep.

    Comfortable Beds, fully equipped,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    3.0
    No fault of property but very noisy night led to minimal sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately there was a matric farewell carrying on at a nearby restaurant until 2 am with very loud music, after that the crowd dispersed into the street and the noise continued until about 3 am. The windows do not close properly and the sound was so loud, it was just impossible to sleep. It was a terrible night and we all felt so tired the next day when we should have been fresh for a lovely day together. This was out of the control of the property manager but it did mean we had an awful awful night. The manager apologized with a whatsapp for "any inconvenience". It was much more than an inconvenience.

    The property was nice and had many special touches. Everything was of good quality. Parking was off street and secure.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    A wonderful vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything about the property

    Perfect location. Central and easy access to all landmarks and amenities 👌🏽

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    3.0
    "Hefty price for skinny accommodation"
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accommodation not up to standard..actually overpriced for what we got. Tiles old, broken, chipped and dirty. The floors of the kitchen are shocking!! Lots of mildew in shower. Extremely noisy place..we battled to sleep. I booked this apartment because I previously stayed at lazy expat but this skinny expat seem to live up to its name..everything seem on a 'skinny budget'. I even found a nearly empty hand wash... requested a new one or top up..it was never done. I wonder what Tipsy expat will look like!!

    Nothing at all

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is great. Near good restaurants, a Spar, pharmacy and more. Parking off road and behind security gates. The attention to detail was next level! Beds were so comfy. Thank you so much Adel and Liza!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    4.0
    disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    too noisy, inverter too noisy, bed in lounge

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed the stay. Pleasant, clean, spacious and comfortable home feeling 😁. Will definitely see as again. Thank you Adel💕

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    10
    Best time!.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved the stay, it was close to everything around us. The people were so nice and friendly. The facilities were amazing and super cool. It exceeded our expectations.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All you need for a break away. Safe parking

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    Great location and lovely stay in Paarl.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiles in the shower look a little old and weary, although bathroom was squeaky clean, the tiles make it appear as not to be the case.

    Great attention to small details in decor, cold bottled water in fridge and fresh fruit in a basket made for a warm welcome. My daughter loved the miniature cereal boxes for breakfast each morning. Little additions to the bathroom makes the apartment feel like home away from home and very cozy. Good quality towels in bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cleanliness was very poor but this is an easy fix and I believe will be rectified. Windows didn't close properly and this is a safety issue for me. Wifi didn't work and wasn't sorted out timeously. Noisy street corner.

    Location is central You have everything you need and more. Aircon, inverter, kitchen utensils and body care products.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in May 2024

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